The Parenting Style That Encourages a Child to Be Independent

question 78

Multiple Choice

The parenting style that encourages a child to be independent but still places limits and controls on their actions is termed by Baumrind as

• A) authoritative.
• B) neglectful.
• C) indulgent.
• D) authoritarian.

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Definitions:

Sex Glands

Organs in the body that produce sex hormones and gametes, playing a crucial role in reproduction and hormonal balance.

Limbic System

A sophisticated arrangement of neural circuits and systems within the brain, playing a key role in natural instincts and emotional states, managing primary emotions and desires.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone release, regulation of body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region of the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, and addiction.